Hyundai’s luxury subsidiary Genesis has already arrived in Germany, and there is no date for the market launch in Austria yet. But the desirability in this country increases with each model. The Koreans will bring their first electric car this year. The technical basis has already proven itself.
The mid-range crossover GV60 uses the technology of the group brothers Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, garnishing them with new high-tech features and a decidedly dynamic design. The market launch could take place at the end of the year, the prices should start above 50,000 euros.
Visually, the 4.51 meter long GV60 with its sweeping lines is particularly different from the rather angular Ioniq 5. The hallmark are the brand-typical split lights in the closed front. The radiator grille for the battery ventilation moves far towards the road. In the profile, the plastic planks on the wheel arches and the steeply sloping roof stand out. At the rear there are two-part taillights and a small spoiler on the lower edge of the window.
One look opens the door and the fingerprint starts
The eye-catcher in the interior is a crystal ball in the center console. When the vehicle is started, its underside turns upwards, releasing the control buttons for the automatic system. This should look high-quality and at the same time serve safety, because the driver can see at a glance whether the drive is already activated. Like unlocking a cell phone, it starts with a fingerprint, and the doors open with facial recognition. There is a small camera in the B-pillar for this purpose. The video sensors can also be found in the digital exterior mirrors, from where they transmit their images to the cockpit.
Information on the drive is currently only available for the Korean model, but the European variant is likely to differ only slightly. The basic model with rear-wheel drive has a 168 kW / 228 PS electric motor, while the all-wheel drive features two engines with a total of 234 kW / 318 PS. They are known in a similar form from the Ioniq 5. There is also a performance variant with 320 kW / 435 PS and a boost output of 360 kW / 489 PS. The permanently synchronous machines draw their energy from an 800-volt battery with a capacity of 77.4 kWh. The manufacturer specifies a maximum range of 451 kilometers according to the Korean standard, and the highest possible charging power should be 350 kW.
In terms of price, the Genesis should position itself above its two more middle-class relatives, which in the best case can be had from around 42,000 euros. When the crossover is launched in Germany, it is expected to be accompanied by another e-model from the brand: the Electrified G80 sedan, a battery-operated variant of the four-door business model G80.